“In this episode, Brett Chancey and Mike Stanton break down the Houston Astros’ Wildcard series matchup against the Detroit Tigers. With AJ Hinch, former Astros manager and mentor to current skipper Joe Espada, leading the Tigers, the storyline is packed with intriguing connections. Both teams are coming in hot offensively, but the Astros bring a wealth of playoff experience, having secured nearly 100 postseason wins in the past decade. Meanwhile, the Tigers are making their first playoff appearance since 2014. We discuss the importance of executing flawlessly in a short series, the role of starting pitchers Framber Valdez and Hunter Brown, and how Yordan Alvarez could be a game-changer for the Astros if he’s able to DH. Tune in as we dive into the key factors that could decide this critical series.”

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